Edsurge

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

My motivation for continuing my education beyond my bachelor’s comes from the inspiration of two women. She attended her classes and was a great graduate teaching assistant, teaching introductory classes to a broad array of students. When the committee meetings drag on, why do you stay motivated?

Education 192

Education Motivation Achievement Teaching Assistants 192

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Work that is interesting is inherently more motivating, more satisfying, and reduces turnover (Parker et al., Specifically, JCT outlines that jobs facilitating 1) skill variety, 2) task identity, 3) task significance, 4) autonomy, and 5) feedback will be the most motivating and interesting. 2017 for a summary). References Hackman, J.

Course Design 107

Course Design Teaching Instructors Motivation 107

Edsurge

JUNE 8, 2022

Experts say that classes that are self-paced, asynchronous or technically possible to tune into from a shared space full of distractions often require students to exhibit more self-control, more intrinsic motivation and better time management. Meanwhile, a human teaching assistant monitored any replies that students sent back to the chatbot.

Student Engagement 200

Student Engagement Instructors Hybrid Courses Exams 200

Edsurge

MAY 4, 2023

ASU couldn’t test this theory by delivering chemicals to students who study online. At 17, she says, her motivation for being in college was not a hunger to learn new things. “I And when 43 students finally arrived, Austin, along with two teaching assistants, led their organic chemistry lab.

Science 190

Science Accessibility STEM Laboratory 190

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Growing problems and motives behind bots posing as students In higher education there is a troubling trend: the use of bots to register as students, particularly in online classes. The motive behind the use of bots is to defraud colleges and universities. This challenge relies on human visual perception which bots often struggle with.

Academic Integrity 135

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 135

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Work that is interesting is inherently more motivating, more satisfying, and reduces turnover (Parker et al., Specifically, JCT outlines that jobs facilitating 1) skill variety, 2) task identity, 3) task significance, 4) autonomy, and 5) feedback will be the most motivating and interesting. 2017 for a summary). References Hackman, J.

Course Design 95

Course Design Teaching Instructors Motivation 95

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Test reviews are another great opportunity to incorporate collaborative activities in class. When students know that they are preparing to share or present, they will be motivated to engage with the course material on a deeper level.

Assignments 109

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 109

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Growing problems and motives behind bots posing as students In higher education there is a troubling trend: the use of bots to register as students, particularly in online classes. The motive behind the use of bots is to defraud colleges and universities. Implement authenticity checks for online submissions.

Academic Integrity 111

Academic Integrity Education Plagiarism Students 111

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

This tool is best utilized for generating thinking questions rather than testing for right or wrong answers, helping to minimize student anxiety. Hoekstras research interests lie in enhancing teaching techniques in higher education and the effects of government policy on entrepreneurs. In Psychology of learning and motivation (Vol.

Lecturing 105

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 105

Edsurge

APRIL 10, 2017

Shiva Kintali: As a teaching assistant at Georgia Tech and while teaching at Princeton, I developed an interest in helping my students learn mathematical concepts in a fun and intuitive way. I observed that students have different readiness levels, but the way we teach is week-by-week lectures with homework.

Textbooks 110

Textbooks Intelligence Math Beliefs 110

Faculty Focus

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

This tool is best utilized for generating thinking questions rather than testing for right or wrong answers, helping to minimize student anxiety. Hoekstras research interests lie in enhancing teaching techniques in higher education and the effects of government policy on entrepreneurs. In Psychology of learning and motivation (Vol.

Lecturing 97

Lecturing Attention Students Discussions 97

Faculty Focus

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Test reviews are another great opportunity to incorporate collaborative activities in class. When students know that they are preparing to share or present, they will be motivated to engage with the course material on a deeper level.

Assignments 93

Assignments Instructors Critical Thinking Activities 93

eSchool News

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Tutors can almost act as virtual teaching assistants, helping students grasp even the most nuanced concepts of a lesson—without requiring time and energy that classroom teachers simply don’t have. The biggest advantage of game-based learning is that it keeps students motivated and absorbed, but most importantly, makes learning fun.

Hybrid Learning 294

Hybrid Learning Communication Accessibility Languages 294

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Technological hiccups are inevitable, so having a dedicated teaching assistant or tech support available during class can be invaluable in troubleshooting issues quickly, allowing the instructor to focus on teaching.

Teaching 94

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 94

Faculty Focus

MARCH 4, 2025

Technological hiccups are inevitable, so having a dedicated teaching assistant or tech support available during class can be invaluable in troubleshooting issues quickly, allowing the instructor to focus on teaching.

Teaching 89

Teaching Lecturing Gamification Interdisciplinary 89

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Connecting Biology to Real-World Contexts For non-majors, understanding how biology applies to everyday life is crucial for maintaining interest and motivation.

Interdisciplinary 67

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 67

Faculty Focus

MARCH 11, 2025

Supporting biology courses for non-majors involves addressing the diverse needs of students with little intrinsic motivation to study the subject. Connecting Biology to Real-World Contexts For non-majors, understanding how biology applies to everyday life is crucial for maintaining interest and motivation.

Interdisciplinary 64

Interdisciplinary Instructors Students Motivation 64

Edsurge

JULY 23, 2020

At a company demonstration this week, students from around the globe gathered virtually to test the program’s tools. Additionally, Shorelight hired local, bilingual teaching assistants to staff its student studios. Instead, they describe it as “live-to-device” or “live remote” education.

Instructors 139

Instructors Students Participation Distance Learning 139